Glenorchy City Council is continuing to invest in community safety with a network of CCTV cameras now installed throughout CBD areas.
Glenorchy Mayor Sue Hickey said Council now had 58 CCTV cameras operating, all of which are linked to Tasmania Police.
“We know that safety is extremely important to Glenorchy residents. People deserve to feel safe when using our public areas, and these cameras play an important role in deterring antisocial and criminal behaviour.
“Even if perpetrators are in the minority, we don’t tolerate behaviour that impacts on other people’s ability to use our CBD and public areas safely.”
Mayor Hickey said the cameras also had a proven track record of reducing vandalism.
“People know we’re keeping an eye on them, and if they set out to do the wrong thing, we’ll work with Tasmania Police to ensure they are dealt with appropriately.
“Installing cameras overlooking playgrounds has definitely helped reduce vandalism costs for ratepayers. These are an extremely worthwhile investment in maximising public safety and reducing antisocial behaviour.”
Mayor Hickey said Council would continue working alongside Tasmania Police and its local Glenorchy station to ensure public safety was being prioritised.
“Council has an excellent working relationship with Glenorchy police, and being able to deter crime and undesirable behaviour with CCTV cameras backed by an effective police response if required is helping make a difference and ensure our public spaces are as safe as they can possibly be,” she said.
Glenorchy Police Inspector Jason Klug said police worked in close partnership with Glenorchy City Council on many important community initiatives.
“The ability for our police members to see in real time what is occurring across our city, as well as review stored data from the cameras, is an important preventative and investigative tool.
“With the roll out of the city’s CCTV into our police station, if you are doing the wrong thing in our public spaces, we will see you,” he said.